Arms of the Université Sainte-Anne
Arms of the Université Sainte-Anne
Blazon
Per pale Azure and Gules on a pile reversed flory Argent a beaver sejant erect proper between in dexter chief a Star of Acadie irradiated Or and in sinister chief an ermine spot also Or;
Symbolism
The arms take up three symbols from the historical emblems of the Université Sainte-Anne: the ermine spot, the lily and the beaver. The ermine spot, first of all, recalls the founders, the Eudist Fathers, who had chosen it to symbolize their native Brittany. The starburst represents Acadia. The pile alludes to the community of Church Point (Pointe-de-l’Église) where the university is located. It bears three fleurs-de-lis to evoke the university’s French origins and vocation, as it is the only Francophone university in Nova Scotia. The beaver is the official symbol of Canada.
Crest of the Université Sainte-Anne
Blazon
Issuing from a circlet of alternating maple leaves Gules and mayflowers proper a stork proper wings elevated its dexter foot on a closed book Azure edged Argent clasped Or;
Motto of the Université Sainte-Anne
Blazon
FIDELITAS;
